Property & Landlord · England 2026
Landlord Document Templates — South East England
The South East has one of the most active private rental markets outside London, with high tenant demand across commuter belt counties and coastal areas. Hampshire, Surrey, Kent, and Sussex all have significant landlord populations who need documents updated for the Renters Rights Act 2025.
England only · Renters Rights Act 2025 · Updated September 2026
Important: The Renters Rights Act 2025 came into force on 1 May 2026 for England. Section 21 is permanently abolished. All new tenancies must use Assured Periodic Tenancy Agreements, not Assured Shorthold Tenancies. If your documents have not been updated, they may be legally ineffective.
Local landlord information — South East England
- Hampshire has selective licensing schemes in parts of Southampton and Portsmouth. Brighton & Hove Council operates extensive selective licensing.
- Isle of Wight landlords should note the island's council has specific HMO licensing requirements.
- Kent coastal areas including Margate, Ramsgate, and Folkestone have seen significant growth in the private rental sector.
- Oxford and Reading have high student tenant populations — ensure tenancy agreements reflect the correct rules for student lettings.
Note on Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland: This page covers England only. Landlords in Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland operate under different legislation and different documents apply. Separate DocPilot document packs are available for Wales and Scotland.
Documents every South East England landlord needs in 2026
These are the core documents for any new tenancy in England from 1 May 2026:
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Assured Periodic Tenancy Agreement
The mandatory tenancy agreement for all new lets in England from 1 May 2026.
£19.99
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Section 8 Eviction Notice Pack
The main possession grounds in force from 1 May 2026.
£19.99
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Landlord Compliance Checklist 2026
Every obligation at the start of a tenancy — updated for RRA 2025.
£14.99
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Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
The Renters Rights Act 2025 applies to England only. Landlords in other nations operate under different law:
- Wales — Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016. Occupation Contracts, not APTs. Different possession grounds and notices. See our Welsh occupation contract guide for DocPilot’s Welsh documents.
- Scotland — Private Housing (Tenancies) (Scotland) Act 2016. Private Residential Tenancy agreements, First-tier Tribunal. See our Scottish PRT guide for DocPilot’s Scottish documents.
- Northern Ireland — Private Tenancies Act (Northern Ireland) 2022. Different requirements entirely. DocPilot Northern Ireland coming soon.